FRANKSTON City Council has launched community consultation on the future of Frankston City Libraries, seeking input to guide the next 20 years of library services, spaces and experiences. The consultation will help inform a new Library Master Plan, which will shape future planning and investment across the library network. Community members are encouraged to share what they value about their local library and what they want to see in the future, whether they are regular users, occasional visitors or have never used a library. Frankston City mayor Cr Sue Baker said libraries had evolved well beyond places to borrow books…
Author: BaysideNews
Compiled by Cameron McCullough At last Friday’s meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council further discussion took place relative to the financial position of the electric light undertaking. ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING The committee met on the 30th July, 1920. The committee considered the report of the Shire secretary and electric light manager upon the electricity undertaking. Moved by Cr. Brown, seconded by Cr Miles: That the committee adopt the recommendation. The causes of the drift are: (1) That owing to loan funds being exhausted extensions have had to be made out of revenue. (2) That the majority of…
FRANKSTON Fire Brigade member Melissa Gourley has been formally commended by Ambulance Victoria following her response to a GoodSAM alert in Frankston South on 9 July. The attending MICA Paramedic praised Gourley’s exceptional actions at the scene of a cardiac arrest, particularly the compassionate emotional support she provided to the patient’s fiancé during an incredibly confronting and time-critical situation. Her support eased the burden on emergency crews, allowing paramedics to focus their full attention on patient care. Before ambulance crews arrived, Gourley provided care to the patient while relaying critical information to the 000 call-taker. She then delivered a clear…
THE Women’s Spirit Project (WSP) is launching a new free eight-week online program designed to help transform lives affected by trauma, burnout, isolation, and adversity. For the past eight years, the local registered charity has supported women navigating difficult times. WSP have taken into consideration the fact women often have busy schedules, financial stress, and/or children, and have designed a new flexible initiative. Juanita Sanger, Lead Facilitator, said their programs are built for women experiencing life’s challenges. “Whether it’s burnout, loss, mental health challenges, domestic violence or simply feeling stuck in survival mode,” said Sanger. To help break down any…
A man remains in hospital under police guard following a fatal crash in Beaumaris overnight. Emergency services were called, after a white Volkswagen sedan crashed onto the Bay Trail from Beach Road about 12.30am. Sadly, one of the passengers, a 38-year-old man from Blind Bight, died at the scene. The other passenger, a 45-year-old man from Carrum Downs, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Carrum Downs, was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate the incident and urge anyone who was driving in the area…